तंबोला नंबर
tambola number
तंबोला नंबर is the Hindi phrase for "tambola numbers", referring to the numbers called out during a game of Tambola or Housie.
This phrase is used to refer to the specific numbers that are announced during a game of Tambola (also known as Housie).
How do you pronounce it?
tambola number
Did you know?
- The word तंबोला comes from the Italian 'tombola', which refers to a 'slot' or 'compartment', specifically a box used for drawing lots.
- In a lively game of तंबोला, the caller rarely says just the नंबर alone. Instead, they often use rhythmic nicknames or short riddles, such as calling number 22 'Two little ducks', to create a festive atmosphere.
- While नंबर is the standard word used in India, a speaker might use the more formal Hindi word अंक (ank) in a purely literary or mathematical context. However, in the social setting of a game, using अंक would sound unusually stiff and out of place.
Examples in context
- तंबोला नंबर जल्दी बोलिए।tambola number jaldi boliye.Please call out the tambola numbers quickly.
- क्या आपने तंबोला नंबर लिखे हैं?kya aapne tambola number likhe hain?Have you written down the tambola numbers?
Example conversation
Anjali and Amit are playing a game of Tambola at a party.
- अंजलि Anjaliअमित, तंबोला नंबर ध्यान से सुनो।Amit, tambola number dhyaan se suno.Amit, listen to the tambola numbers carefully.
- अमित Amitहाँ, मैं सुन रहा हूँ।haan, main sun raha hoon.Yes, I am listening.
- अंजलि Anjaliक्या तुम्हारे पास तंबोला नंबर दस है?kya tumhare paas tambola number das hai?Do you have tambola number ten?
- अमित Amitनहीं, मेरे पास नहीं है।nahin, mere paas nahin hai.No, I don't have it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries तंबोला, नंबर, CC BY-SA 4.0.
